Leavenworth Pioneers favored in Sunflower League race
A Sunflower League coach ranks Leavenworth in first tier and other teams in second, praising the Pioneers as loaded with four returning starters from a 23 2 state title club. Wayne Simien and Nicholas Sanders headline a deep lineup expected to win the league and contend for another state title. The piece notes SM East and Olathe East with respective projected records and key players as the league heats up.
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Leavenworth High
Sunflower League
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Pioneers
Local high school hoops previews feature Rottinghaus
Steve Rottinghaus surveys area boys basketball squads Olathe East SM South Lawrence SM North Free State Olathe South SM Northwest SM West Olathe North with insights on returning starters skilled seniors and projected records. Noting key players like Tim Kaczmarczyk David Glenn Stephen Vinson Marcus Chrisman and Pat Krivoshin across schools.
Sunflower League Boys Capsules Highlights Local Teams
Leavenworth returns four starters from a 22-2 state title run led by Wayne Simien who averaged 16.5 points and 9.7 rebounds. Furman signee Nicholas Sanders anchors the frontline, with transfers Hermes and Senith adding depth. Schedule includes the Dec 7 KMOX Shootout in St Louis and a December slate across multiple Kansas City area venues.
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Leavenworth
Pioneers
Kansas University
Wayne Simien
Furman
Nicholas Sanders
KMOX
St. Louis
Larry Hogan
Leavesworth
Sanders
David Albo
Joey Payton
Thomas Hermes
Victory Christian Academy
Dallas
Robert Senith
McLouth
SM East
SM West
Olathe Marth
Atchison
Olathe South
Manhattan
Lions look to depth as Davis keys balance for LHS basketball
LHS boys preview with first year coach Chris Davis planning a deep rotation up to 10 players. Stephen Vinson returns as a 6 foot guard, while Martin deBoer and Devin McAnderson feature in the backcourt and frontcourt options. The Lions host Pack the House tonight at 6:30 p.m. ahead of the Blue Valley tournament opener next week versus Kansas City Center.
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Imere
Lions
Lawrence
Stephen Vinson
LHS
Chris Davis
Lawrence High
Davis
Sirer Davis
Kansas City
Vinson
Stephen
Lion
Martin deBoer
Ance Roster And Schedule For 3A Team
The roster lists seniors Martin deBoer Mark Frederick Terrelle Johnson CJ Kie Devin McAnderson Grant Van Biaricum juniors Brian Bondurant Jeff Brethaupt Matt Dunkin Sheldon McGuire Richard Mumford David Parkinson Jamie Peterson Casey Rahmeier Stephen Vinson DJ Watkins Thomas Wiley sophomore Brandon McAnderson head coach Chris Davis assistant Joe Branstrom. The schedule shows December events at Blue Valley Shawnee Mission South Free State Kansas City Rockhurst Wyandotte SM East SM West Topeka Capital Classic Olathe North Leavenworth Free State Olathe South Olathe East SM Northwest SM North.
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Martin deBoer
Davis
Vinson
Devin McAnderson
Devin
McAnderson
D.J. Watkins
Mark Frederick
Matt Dunkin
Shawnee Mission East
Grant van Blaricum
Lions
LHS
Kansas University
Joel Branstrom
Terrelle Johnson
CJ. Kie
Grant van Biaricum
Brian Bondurant
Jeff Brethaupt
Sheldon McGuire
Richard Mumford
David Parkinson
Jamie Peterson
Casey Rahmeier
Stephen Vinson
DJ. Watkins
Thomas Wiley
Brandon McAnderson
Chris Davis
Joe Branstrom
Free State Glance Basketball Schedule and Roster
Seniors Greg Dillon Richie Dunlop Pat Krivashia Chris Lyman Morgan Minnis Clint Thrasher and Todd Trahan Juniors Danny Affatter Andrew Cruse Walker Douglas Aubrey Gilbert Damien Harden Brandon Jackson Brandon Sayre Sam Strickler Hut Cassidy Thompson Sophomores Neil Dougherty Keith Wooden Coach Jack Schreiner Assistants Gary Hall Bryan Duncan Chuck Law Schedule Today at Topeka Washburn Rural 2 at Topeka High 7 9 at Emporia Tipoff Classic 19 vs Lawrence High 5 at Leavenworth DH 12 at Olathe South 13 at Olathe East 730 p m DH 18 20 Topeka Invitational Tournament at Topeka Highland Park 27 vs Hickman Mills 730 p m 29 vs Shawnee Mission Northwest 3 at Lawrence High 9 vs SM North 12 at SM West 16 at SM South DH 20 at Olathe North Di 23 vs SM East MARC H 1 3 sub state 8 10 state tournament at Emporia Note All games 7 p m unless noted DH Doubleheader with girls
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Super
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Drew Mathews
Robbie Rundberg
Kaczmarczyk
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SM West
Olathe North
Free State
Liberty
Olathe South
KC Harmon
Quertand Park
Aquinas
SM Northwest
Lawrence
SM Marth
Blue Valley Northwest
SM South
Eagles
Bob Duncan
KC Northeast
Blue Valley
Olathe East
Shawnee Mission Northwest
Topeka
KC Harmar
SM North
Grethe South
McPherson
Rockhurst
Lame North
Frea State
Indians
Tony Lake
Outhiol Nathan Winslow
Winston
John Martin Onc
Jay Small
KC Harman
Liue Valley North
Valley Center
Overland Park Aquinas
Raiders
Mickey Masterson
Qutleak
David Glenn
Jason Briley
Trey Molina
Vince Rodden
Dfathe South
Shawnee Miege
Olathe
KC Washington
Topeka Seaman
Wichita
Topeka West
Park Hill
Glathe East
Topeka Washburn Rural
Vikings
Donnie Campbell
Campbell
Blue Valley West
Matt Frelle
Vanderbilt
Mike O'Dell
Andy Majors
Greg Dillon
Richie Dunlop
Pat Krivashia
Chris Lyman
Morgan Minnis
Clint Thrasher
Todd Trahan
Danny Affatter
Andrew Cruse
Walker Douglas
Aubrey Gilbert
Damien Harden
Brandon Jackson
Brandon Sayre
Sam Strickler-Hut
Cassidy Thompson
Neil Dougherty
Keith Wooden
Jack Schreiner
Gary Hall
Bryan Duncan
Chuck Law
Topeka High
Lawrence High
Topeka Highland Park
Hickman Mills
Free State Firebirds Seek Team Chemistry After Departures
Free State High boys basketball coach Jack Schreiner enters the 2000-01 season upbeat despite losing point guard Jess Criswell and top scorer Marcus Chrisman. Morgan Minnis and Neil Dougherty compete for the point job as the team emphasizes depth, defense, and collective play. Openers include a road trip to Topeka Washburn Rural and a Saturday rematch at Topeka High, with season expectations tempered by the loss of height and scoring.
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Free State High
Jack Schreiner
Firebirds
Free State
Schreiner
Topeka Washburn Rural
Topeka High
Trojans
Marcus Chrisman
Kansas City
Richie Dunlop
Pat Krivoshin
Danny Affalter
Sam Strickler-Hut
Keith Wooden
Jess Criswell
Jess
Marcus
Criswell
Morgan Minnis
Neil Dougherty
Andrew Cruse
Greg Dillon
Chris Luman
Clint Thrasher
Todd Tra
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